NovaStar MCTRL500: DVI control for LED displays
The NovaStar MCTRL500 sends a live DVI video signal to an LED display through compatible receiving cards. It suits buyers replacing an existing controller or specifying a synchronous control system. For an MCTRL 500 replacement, check the video-input and receiving-card requirements before ordering.
Key specifications
| Video input | 1 × single-link DVI; 8-bit RGB 4:4:4 |
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| Supported input resolution | Up to 1920 × 1200 at 60 Hz |
| LED data outputs | 4 × RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet; up to 650,000 pixels per port, within the controller’s total capacity |
| Optical outputs | 4 × 1.25G optical ports, corresponding to Ethernet outputs 1–4 |
| Other connections | DVI output, audio input and RS232 input/output for cascaded control |
| Power | AC 100–240 V, 50/60 Hz; rated consumption 10 W |
| Dimensions and weight | 482.0 × 268.5 × 44.4 mm; 2.9 kg; 1U rack format |
Specification reference: NovaStar MCTRL500 Independent Controller Specifications V2.3.1. Download the MCTRL500 specification PDF. Confirm the supplied hardware revision and optical configuration before purchase.
Plan the signal path before ordering
- Identify the source. Confirm the source or upstream processor can deliver the required DVI signal. If your source uses another connector, confirm the conversion path rather than assuming a direct connection.
- Map the screen. Send the cabinet layout, screen resolution, receiving-card model and existing configuration details to EagerLED. A screen’s physical size alone does not determine controller suitability.
- Plan output loading. Allocate cabinets across the Ethernet outputs and check each output as well as the overall screen load. Optical ports correspond to the Ethernet ports; they are not four additional independent screen-load channels.
- Check the complete system. Confirm receiving cards, cabling, optical modules and configuration requirements together. For a replacement, include a rear-panel photo and the previous controller model.
Choose the right controller type
Use this model when your design calls for synchronous DVI sending. If you need stored-content playback or remote playlist management, browse our LED media players. If the project needs source switching or image processing, compare our LED video processors and confirm the complete signal chain with us.
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MCTRL500 questions and answers
Is the MCTRL500 a standalone media player?
It is a synchronous sending controller that uses an external video source. Choose a media player when you need the unit itself to store content and manage playback schedules.
Can I connect an HDMI source directly?
The V2.3.1 specification lists DVI as the video input. Check your source output and any required adapter or upstream processor before ordering; do not assume a native HDMI input.
Do the optical outputs increase the pixel capacity?
The optical outputs correspond to the Ethernet outputs. Plan them as transmission options within the controller’s specified loading limits.
What should I provide for a compatibility check?
Share your screen resolution, cabinet arrangement, receiving-card model, video-source output and cable route. For an existing display, include clear photos of the controller and receiving cards.
How do I confirm price, delivery and supplied accessories?
Use the purchase options on this page or contact EagerLED with the quantity and delivery destination. Ask us to confirm availability, the supplied hardware version, optical accessories and shipping terms for your order.
Get help selecting your LED control system
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